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Carissa from Carissa Knits made this fabulous Cinderella ball gown out of three freecycled formals – a wedding dress and two bubble gum pink bridesmaid dresses. She used the Disney Cinderella dress as her inspiration. That is, the first gown… Read more ... 
If you haven’t checked out the burlap section of your fabric store recently, you’re missing out on all the cool prints available in the rustic fabric. Little Birdie Secrets shows how you can use a printed burlap to make this… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made this gorgeous angel costume for her daughter, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial for making the dress. Made from white sheeting, it has a tall ruffled collar and gold… Read more ... 
Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing shows how to make a denim tote bag out of an old pair of jeans. It has a flat bottom with rounded corners, and a plastic insert to help it keep its shape. She also… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a decorative Halloween throw pillow that’s also interactive. The pillow has felt pumpkins appliqued on the front. They’re cute left plain, but the kids can create fun jack o’lantern faces with… Read more ... 
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
is over at Sew Timeless (that’s the Timeless Treasures blog) with a free pattern for this adorable fox & blankie play set. The fox… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make this Paperbag Shirt Dress. It’s an easy dress to make when you use a purchased t-shirt to make the bodice. If you can gather the fabric to make the skirt,… Read more ... 
Here’s a trick to add to your last minute Halloween costume arsenal – a pair of wings that you can make in just 30 minutes. Heather from Feather’s Flights has the how-to. They’re made from craft felt with bands of… Read more ... 
Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern over at Therm O Web for making a set of boy and girl zombie softie dolls. They are perfectly imperfect the way that zombies should be, with raw edges and threads showing. Their wonky… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this sweet doll face zippered bag. This would make a cute accessory for a little girl! You could involve your child in the design process, allowing her to choose hair… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew makes the lowly trucker’s hat a fashion accessory by covering the front panel with a pretty floral design. Genius! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll only need a small piece of… Read more ... 
Discount stores are full of Halloween themed dishtowels right now. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how you can use one to make a trick or treat tote. Her tutorial is… Read more ... 
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can upcycle an unwanted button up shirt into a new purse for yourself. It’s lined with a contrasting fabric and gathered on to wooden handles. The pocket on the front… Read more ... 
Aimee from Clones n Clowns turned an old pair of tights into a new headband for herself. She even made a pretty bow to go on top. She shares a tutorial showing how. This is a great use for a… Read more ... 
